A8 Parts Forum  

Go Back   A8 Parts Forum > A8 D3 > D3 - Wheels and Tyres

D3 - Wheels and Tyres Refurbing, center caps, tyre brands, tyrefitters - discuss it here

View Poll Results: What would you do?
Leave graphite, looks good 11 50.00%
Silver would look better 11 50.00%
Voters: 22. You may not vote on this poll

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 2nd March 2014, 06:00 PM
jza8's Avatar
jza8 jza8 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 183
Default Opinions on these wheels D3

Hi all! Just fitted one of these wheels I bought recently. I think the graphite works on silver car - gives some contrast. Or silver would look better?
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 2nd March 2014, 06:29 PM
Norretal's Avatar
Norretal Norretal is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: County Durham
Posts: 1,480
Default

I'm biased but I reckon it's good to be different
__________________



Audi D3 S8 - 2007 - V10. B&O, Phantom Black, black and silver interior, and still completely standard with everything working as it should

Audi TT - 2015 - Ultra
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 2nd March 2014, 06:35 PM
Architex_mA8tey's Avatar
Architex_mA8tey Architex_mA8tey is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: London/Oxford/Swindon
Posts: 7,648
Default

I have this theory that anything darker than the colour of your car always looks a bit "drug dealer" (sorry Ron and Andy lol)
I vote for Silver - they will look awesome on that colour
__________________

Confidence is the feeling you have before you know better . . . .
Audi A8 D2 3.7 Quattro Sport 1999 FL - Melange
2nd Place Winner - A8-Freunde Annual German Meet 2012 at Edersee
20" x 9" Bentley GTC Wheels with 385mm W12 Front Discs & Bentley Caliper Covers, Front Lowered on Coilovers, Xenons, Combined DRLs and LED Foglights to modified OEM front fog lamp position, Alcantara/Leather, Full Black Alcantara headlining + pillars and blind shelf, Bespoke Flat Bottomed Sports Steering Wheel, Dark Myrtle Wood, Autodim Mirrors, Bose, Blinds, Digital TV, Ski Hatch, Modified rear exhaust section for extra V8 Burble
Audi S8 D2 Final Edition 2002, Avus Silver with Red Leather Interior
Tiptronic with Sport mode button, Sony rear entertainment package, Bose sound system, Audi Navigation Plus, 20 inch Final Edition alloys, Full Cat Back Stainless Milltek exhaust, giving a great V8 burble
Audi A8L D2 4.2 Petrol with LPG - Ebony Black
Audi A8L D4 FL 4.0T Petrol twin turbo - Havana Black
Audi A2 1.6 FSi Sport - Dolphin Grey with Votex body kit and Red Leather Interior
and some other A8's A8L's and Mercs
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 2nd March 2014, 06:35 PM
gninnam gninnam is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: On the computer
Posts: 1,387
Default

Graphite for me too
__________________
Andy.

Current cars:

BMW i4 M-Sport

Peugeot 207 (the sons)

Triumph Daytona 675 (2017 reg)

===========================

Gone but not forgotten

Ford Focus ST-2 Mk3 (the wifes) (stolen Oct 2023)

1972 T2 Bay Window Camper (Slow)

Audi TT Mk1 225 - now with coil-overs and a 7inch touchscreen infotainment centre

2003 A8 Sport 4.2 (with ACC & LPG) (Feed up with all the issues so passed it on to a forum member)

2000 A8 FL QS 4.2 (with RNS-E - Nice) (Engine poorly so sold on to be brought back by someone who has the time)
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 2nd March 2014, 06:45 PM
Norretal's Avatar
Norretal Norretal is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: County Durham
Posts: 1,480
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Architex_mA8tey View Post
I have this theory that anything darker than the colour of your car always looks a bit "drug dealer" (sorry Ron and Andy lol)
I vote for Silver - they will look awesome on that colour
I'm always true to my roots Neil, want any Vera's?
__________________



Audi D3 S8 - 2007 - V10. B&O, Phantom Black, black and silver interior, and still completely standard with everything working as it should

Audi TT - 2015 - Ultra
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 2nd March 2014, 08:09 PM
briang9's Avatar
briang9 briang9 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2,818
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Norretal View Post
I'm always true to my roots Neil, want any Vera's?
think he already has a "trusted" supplier Ron


ohh and silver would look better IMHO


Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC_0328.jpg
Views:	643
Size:	80.0 KB
ID:	7482  
__________________



Audi S8 2002, Black (even the chrome bits)
Audi RS6 Avant 2008, Daytona Grey
Maserati Granturismo 2008, Metallic Nero Carbonio
Audi S8 2015, Daytona Grey

Last edited by briang9; 2nd March 2014 at 08:34 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 2nd March 2014, 08:26 PM
Norretal's Avatar
Norretal Norretal is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: County Durham
Posts: 1,480
Default

I recognise those men and that A8, the penny has well and truly dropped
__________________



Audi D3 S8 - 2007 - V10. B&O, Phantom Black, black and silver interior, and still completely standard with everything working as it should

Audi TT - 2015 - Ultra
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 2nd March 2014, 08:38 PM
tintin tintin is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Manchester
Posts: 3,566
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by briang9 View Post
think he already has a "trusted" supplier Ron


ohh and silver would look better IMHO
HaHa! -you knew that blackmail photo would come in handy Brian!.

However, I too agree with Adrian and Brian re: lighter wheels than bodywork. Those as the man with the "pimpmobile" car - my wife's description, not mine - it's a bit rich for me to give advice on low profile/tasteful colour matching..
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 2nd March 2014, 09:14 PM
Architex_mA8tey's Avatar
Architex_mA8tey Architex_mA8tey is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: London/Oxford/Swindon
Posts: 7,648
Default

Lol I'll keep you in mind if Andy runs out Ron
__________________

Confidence is the feeling you have before you know better . . . .
Audi A8 D2 3.7 Quattro Sport 1999 FL - Melange
2nd Place Winner - A8-Freunde Annual German Meet 2012 at Edersee
20" x 9" Bentley GTC Wheels with 385mm W12 Front Discs & Bentley Caliper Covers, Front Lowered on Coilovers, Xenons, Combined DRLs and LED Foglights to modified OEM front fog lamp position, Alcantara/Leather, Full Black Alcantara headlining + pillars and blind shelf, Bespoke Flat Bottomed Sports Steering Wheel, Dark Myrtle Wood, Autodim Mirrors, Bose, Blinds, Digital TV, Ski Hatch, Modified rear exhaust section for extra V8 Burble
Audi S8 D2 Final Edition 2002, Avus Silver with Red Leather Interior
Tiptronic with Sport mode button, Sony rear entertainment package, Bose sound system, Audi Navigation Plus, 20 inch Final Edition alloys, Full Cat Back Stainless Milltek exhaust, giving a great V8 burble
Audi A8L D2 4.2 Petrol with LPG - Ebony Black
Audi A8L D4 FL 4.0T Petrol twin turbo - Havana Black
Audi A2 1.6 FSi Sport - Dolphin Grey with Votex body kit and Red Leather Interior
and some other A8's A8L's and Mercs
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 2nd March 2014, 09:17 PM
gninnam gninnam is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: On the computer
Posts: 1,387
Default

I will have you know that it wasn't me that was dealing in the above photo - all innocent you understand (M'lud )
__________________
Andy.

Current cars:

BMW i4 M-Sport

Peugeot 207 (the sons)

Triumph Daytona 675 (2017 reg)

===========================

Gone but not forgotten

Ford Focus ST-2 Mk3 (the wifes) (stolen Oct 2023)

1972 T2 Bay Window Camper (Slow)

Audi TT Mk1 225 - now with coil-overs and a 7inch touchscreen infotainment centre

2003 A8 Sport 4.2 (with ACC & LPG) (Feed up with all the issues so passed it on to a forum member)

2000 A8 FL QS 4.2 (with RNS-E - Nice) (Engine poorly so sold on to be brought back by someone who has the time)
Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 02:26 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.